AHRI Awards 2024

Organisation Categories

Applications closed Friday 14 June

2024 Organisation Award Finalists

Thank you to everyone who submitted an application, and a special congratulations to the named finalists.

Best Attraction, Recruitment & Retention Strategy

Services Australia

Services Australia has leveraged data analytics to optimise recruitment, reduce time-to-hire, and enhance retention through improved onboarding and employee experience initiatives.

Coles Group

Acknowledged for their enhancement of retention and engagement and reduction in employee turnover by 6.7% via a data-driven strategy. This included implementation of a Headcount Forecast Tool and meeting 75% of employee desired hours.

NSW Government Graduate Program

Achieved high recruitment satisfaction, enhanced retention rates, and improved diversity representation, which reflects strong recruitment strategies and a supportive workplace culture.

Westpac Technology

The Westpac Tech EMPOWERUP platform successfully enhanced career development, increased internal mobility through targeted programs, and improved employee retention via personalised learning initiatives.

Best Organisational Development and Change Strategy

Water Corporation

Transformed leadership capability through a comprehensive development framework, resulting in improved leadership effectiveness and enhanced employee engagement.

Endeavour Energy

Celebrated for aligning the organisation’s purpose and values through a cultural change program that enhanced employee engagement and fostered a unified workplace culture.

Compass Group Australia

Implemented a resilience and well-being program that improved employee engagement and strengthened leadership through tailored training initiatives.

City Of Sydney

Recognised for a values transformation strategy which promoted employee’s sense of belonging and invigorated organisational culture, leading to enhanced outcomes.

Best Leadership Development Strategy

NSW Department of Customer Service

Deployed a leadership development framework that strengthened cross-functional collaboration and enhanced leadership readiness, building a more robust leadership pipeline.

Bupa

Launched a transformative leadership development program that improved employee engagement and strengthened managerial capabilities through focused training and coaching initiatives.

Bendelta on Behalf Of Telstra

Recognised for their deployment of a leadership capability program that accelerated talent growth and strengthened the leadership pipeline, and supported enhanced succession planning and leadership diversity.

Jumbo Interactive

Designed an innovative leadership academy that enhanced leadership skills and strengthened talent retention through targeted development initiatives.

Helping Hand Aged Care

Implemented a values-driven leadership strategy that strengthened leadership effectiveness through dedicated training programs and created a more cohesive team environment.

ANZ

Created a future-focused leadership development program that enhanced digital learning and strengthened the leadership pipeline through targeted initiatives.

Best Learning & Development Strategy

Jumbo Interactive

Acknowledged for launching Jumbo University, which boosted data fluency by 10%, achieved a 93% engagement score, and reduced turnover through AI-powered personalised learning and peer-led sessions.

Deloitte Australia

Acknowledged for their Skills Academies, which personalised skilling journeys and optimised resource allocation, saving over $600,000 and reduced project turnaround time by 13 days per learner.

Telstra (Bendelta)

Recognised for the Coaching Fundamentals program, which upskilled 870+ leaders, improved customer NPS by 2 points, and reduced complaints by 15% through enhanced coaching capabilities.

HumanX HR

Celebrated for the development of the HumanX Academy with programs like Project 5% and Basecamp, which achieved a 15% reduction in project turnaround time and a 10% increase in client satisfaction.

The National Indigenous Australians Agency

Recognised for the Footprints Framework, a cultural capability uplift program that increased engagement and integrated cultural safety into performance plans across all levels of the agency.

Services Australia

Implemented a data-driven succession planning framework, which reduced critical role risk by 18%. Upskilled 3,000 staff with 12,000 learning opportunities in just six months.

Grosvenor Performance Group

Recognised for the Visible Expert Development Pathway, which increased staff retention by 7%, enhanced leadership satisfaction to 94%, and grew business revenue by 22% through tailored leadership journeys

Best Use of Technology

TPG Telecom Limited

Embraced innovative tech solutions to enhance system training and improve employee experience and productivity across multiple CRMs.

Story House Early Learning

Implemented innovative AI solutions to promote diversity and inclusion in recruitment processes, which positions the company as an industry leader in leveraging technology.

City of Parramatta

Responded to a need for improved technology and processes with a streamlined, efficient and refreshed portal, which enhanced employee engagement and productivity.

Monash University

Leveraged technology to narrow the gender pay gap, fostered cross-departmental collaboration, and generated an inclusive workplace culture.

Village Roadshow Theme Parks

Implemented an innovative system which enhanced safety, compliance, and self-directed learning, leading to significantly improved training effectiveness and user engagement.

Best Health & Wellbeing Strategy

John Holland

Selected for their Wellbeing Committee, which promotes flexibility, enhances health, safety and happiness and aims to revolutionise industry norms in the construction industry.

Medibank

Selected for the Feel Good Health Hub, which offers innovative, holistic health and wellbeing programs to enhance employee engagement, and promote better health outcomes.

Santos

Celebrated for their “Healthier Me” program, enhancing employee wellbeing through personalised support, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive health resources.

Deloitte Australia

Selected for their “Work Well” program, enhancing workplace culture, productivity, and wellbeing through innovative, systemic changes and strong leadership support.

Story House Early Learning

Celebrated for the “We Care” Wellbeing Framework, which enhances employee wellbeing, engagement, and retention through comprehensive support and innovative initiatives.

Best Employee Experience Strategy

Adelaide Oval

Enhanced employee experience and reducing turnover through strategic initiatives and a strong focus on culture, wellbeing, and engagement.

OneStop

Transformed employee experience through innovative technology, flexible work policies, and a strong focus on leadership development and wellbeing.

John Holland Group

John Holland’s M7-M12 Integration Project enhanced employee experience through The Growth Project, focused on wellbeing, skill-building and professional development.

Camden Council

Selected for their Human Experience Management approach, which enhances employee satisfaction, wellbeing, and service delivery in Australia’s fastest-growing LGA.

Most Inclusive Workplace

Australian Financial Complaints Authority

Acknowledged for AFCA’s comprehensive DEI strategy, fostering an inclusive culture through employee engagement, inclusive policies, and strong leadership commitment.

TelstraSuper

Selected for TelstraSuper’s robust DEI strategy, fostering an inclusive culture through coordinated diversity efforts, innovative policies, and continuous employee development and advocacy.

Best DEI Strategy

Services Australia

Celebrated for their impactful Multiculturalism: Our Stories program, which enhanced multicultural awareness, empathy, and inclusion across the organisation and beyond.

Griffith University

Selected for their impactful DEI strategy, which significantly improved Indigenous employment, LGBTIQ+ inclusion, and women’s representation in STEMM fields.

Petronas Australia

Acknowledged for their innovative initiative that supports employees with special needs children, enhances inclusivity, and fosters a supportive workplace culture.

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Best Attraction,  Recruitment &  Retention Strategy

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Best Organisational Development and Change Strategy

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Best Use of Technology

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Best Health & Wellbeing Strategy

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Best Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy

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Most Inclusive Workplace

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